Background
Bolin,, Alpha E. was born on March 4, 1927 in Madison, Illinois, United States. Son of Alpha E. and Cynthia B. (Putnam) Bolin.
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Alpha E. Bolin
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, American Institute Engineering & Technology, Chicago, 1952.
Career
Electrical engineer Wagner Electric Company, St. Louis, 1952—1959. Director research and development Precision Trans-Chicago, 1959—1960. Chief engineer Dowzer Electric Company, Mount Vernon, Illinois, 1960—1963.
Founder VanTran Electrical Corporation, Waco, Texas, 1963, chairman board, president, since 1963. Senior partner B & K Properties, Waco. Director Central National Bank.
Served with United States Army, 1945-1947.
Membership
Active member American Cancer Society, 1967—1969. Board directors Woodway Boys Club, 1975, McLennan County Better Business Bureau. Member of National Association of Manufacturers, National Pilots Association, National Trust History Preservation, History Waco Society, Waco Creative Art Center, American History Society, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Brazos (Waco), Lakewood Tennis and Country, Lancers (Dallas), Vandalia Country (Illinois), Woodland West Country (director).
Connections
Married Shirley J. Wiseman Bolin, January 7, 1956. Children: Janis A., Nancy Jo, Donald A.
